Holiday rentals with a fire pit in La Plata County

Strawbale Cottage

Staying in a Strawbale home is a special experience! The thick adobe walls create a cozy and warm feeling that a traditional stick built home just can’t. Enjoy the vaulted ceilings, heated floors, new appliances and natural sunlight. Backyard, fire pit and gas grill as well as outdoor eating space. The view from the kitchen looks out on a private pond and local historic (retired) Rio Grande Railroad bridge. Some scenes from the movie Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid were shot by this bridge!

Quiet Cabin *close to skiing+Dgo/Silverton train*

Start your next adventure in Durango with our cozy cabin in the woods. Surrounded by a landscape of lodgepole pines, you’ll be greeted with incredible views through floor-to-ceiling windows in this 4bd/2ba cabin. It’s the quintessential outdoor getaway, central to many adventures found under Durango's expansive skies. Perfect for family fun, couples’ ski retreats (45 minutes to Purgatory) visits to the Durango-Silverton Railway (18 minutes to downtown) and other activities for up to 12 guests!

Epic Mountain Chalet – Jaw-Dropping 180° Views!

★ Private Hot Tub ★ Train Views ★ 10 Min to Downtown Durango ★ 20 Min to Purgatory ★Perched high above the Animas Valley on a private forested ridge, this stunning modern chalet delivers some of the most dramatic views in all of Durango. Watch the historic Durango–Silverton Narrow Gauge Train wind along the river far below, spot elk crossing the river and deer grazing in the yard. In Nov/Dec catch views right below the house of Santa's Village which in the main stop of the Polar Express train!

Hot tub/Pet Friendly- Bear’s Den at Vallecito Lake

Start your next adventure and step into The Bear's Den at Vallecito Lake, our cozy 2-bedroom cabin in the beautiful landscape of Vallecito Estates, where you’ll be greeted with incredible amenities and one amazing deck perfect for a vacation. Our carefully designed mountain retreat is the quintessential outdoor getaway, central to many of the adventures found under Colorado's expansive skies. With Vallecito Lake just a short walk, our cabin is perfect for summer activities and ski retreats!

The Garden Home with a Private Hot Tub

The Garden Home is less than 4miles north of downtown, with a park like setting on an acre of land. The home features AC, deck, HOT TUB, BBQ grill, and fire pit, all for personal use. The main bedroom and bathroom are on the first floor and a spiral staircase leads to 2 additional bedrooms and a bathroom on the second floor. It's the perfect home for any season, come enjoy the garden beds in the summer or snuggle up by the fireplace in the winter. Bonus is that it's only 20min to Purgatory!

The Holiday House

Charming. comfortable, maximalist and quiet home with hot tub! Just north of town with easy access in the beautiful Animas Valley. 3 private units under the same roof. All have private entrances and no shared interior spaces. Pictures show your private spaces. A quick 5 minute drive to downtown Durango. Quick trip to the ski resort, lakes, hiking, snowshoeing, sleigh rides, biking, river rafting & fishing. Bright south facing home, everything you need for a comfortable vacation.

Riverhouse Rio Grande Studio Suite

The Rio Suite is a private and all-inclusive suite inside of a larger 6,000 sq ft house. We are close to Downtown Durango with family-friendly activities, nightlife, public transport, close to the airport and endless adventures. You’ll love our place because of the coziness, comfy beds, and spacious atmosphere with total privacy if you want it. Crystal (matriarch of the fam) knows Durango inside and out! She's a native and loves people. We also have one indoor / outdoor cats named Chess.

BEAR CROSSING ~ Your private wilderness cabin ~

4x4 required thru April. Private family cabin tucked away in the Colorado Rocky Mountain wilderness. The Best the Mountains have to offer: Hiking, Rafting, Boating, skiing. Minutes from Durango and Purgatory. Enjoy the San Juan National Forest or the Weminuche Wilderness or Cliff dwellings at Mesa Verde National Park. Hot springs near by-Tremble Hunting and fishing hot spot. Spring, Summer, fall or winter; you can enjoy any season in Colorado. ~Fully furnished ~Hot tub/ beautiful view

Juniper House

Located overlooking the beautiful Animas River and only six miles from downtown Durango, Juniper House offers both the solitude of a mountain getaway and the convenience of in town lodging. Our guesthouse can accommodate up to four guests and is the perfect lodging for families with a kitchen, on-site laundry and 1.5 bath. Make this your homebase for your adventures in the beautiful San Juans and the desert canyon country or relax by the fire pit while watching the river flow by.

Beautiful Bunkhouse w/Epic Views Outside Durango

The New Beautiful Bunkhouse is your mountain getaway for some rest and relaxation just outside of Durango. Bright lofted ceilings, surrounded by nature, with some added country farm charm. You will have the comforts of home, with a jaw dropping view of the La Plata mountains, and dark starry nights. The perfect spot for couples or solo travelers to kick up your feet and ENJOY. This is our hobby farm, so we hope you like farm fresh eggs, fuzzy critters, and crisp mountain air.

Mesa View Retreat

Relax with the whole family at this peaceful place to stay. Enjoy beautiful views of the La Plata mountains from three different outdoor decks. Play outside in the large, fenced-in yard with your children and furry friends. Inside the house, guests can enjoy two separate living rooms. Cook inside in the Chef's kitchen, or grill outside on the beautiful patio. Located on Florida Mesa, ten minutes from the Durango Airport and five minutes from downtown Durango.

Amy's Place

Welcome to our beautiful southwestern home with a view of open space and forest. You will be staying on the ground floor of a unique 2 unit home. A long term tenant lives upstairs in a separate apartment with a separate private entrance. Amy and Daniel are available remotely if you need anything during your stay. We are two miles from town, 5 from downtown and 29 miles from Purgatory. It’s the perfect southwest adventure hub!